Job Description Summary
Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!Job Description
As our P&O Intern, you won't just be observing; you'll be doing real work that makes a real difference. From helping bring the right talent into Sandoz to shaping the day-to-day experience of our people, you'll get hands-on exposure to the full spectrum of HR in a leading pharmaceutical company. If you're passionate about people, curious about how organizations work, and ready to grow fast, this is your opportunity.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
1. Talent Acquisition
Assist with sourcing, screening, and shortlisting candidates
Coordinate interviews, assessments, and candidate communications
Support hiring campaigns for interns and entry-level roles
2. People Operations
Support onboarding processes including orientation planning, Day-1 coordination.
Involvement in the project team for the e-onboarding initiative.
Prepare HR documentation such as letters, forms, and ID requests
Assist with HR SOP updates and compliance checks
3. Employee Engagement & Culture
Support execution of engagement activities and internal events
Assist in developing HR communications and announcements
Help prepare pulse surveys and compile insights for improvements
Participate in culture-building initiatives across the organisation
4. Data & Analytics
Maintain HR dashboards covering people, onboarding, and recruitment metrics
Work with Excel to manage and visualise people data
What you’ll bring to the role:
Essential Requirements:
Pursuing a degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field
CGPA of atleast 3.0
Strong communication and organisational skills
Able to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Proactive, curious, and genuinely eager to grow
Strong verbal & written proficiency in English
Available to commit to at least 10 weeks
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of your internship, you will have:
End-to-end understanding of P&O processes within a pharmaceutical environment
Hands-on exposure to Talent Acquisition operations and employer branding
Working knowledge of onboarding workflows, HR compliance, and PDPA basics
Developed professional communication, stakeholder management, and HR reporting skills
Practical experience with Excel, HR dashboards, and productivity platforms
What you'll gain:
RM 1,000 monthly allowance
Real project ownership — not just admin support
Dedicated mentorship and structured check-ins
Full-function HR generalist exposure in an MNC status, global pharmaceutical company
Completion certificate & potential future opportunities at Sandoz
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!
Join us!
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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Skills Desired
Collaboration / Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Communication Skills, P&O Process Management, Problem SolvingTop Skills
What We Do
Sandoz is the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines. Our Purpose is to pioneer access to medicines for patients globally. We are on a mission to drive innovation in the healthcare industry by freeing up resources sustainably and responsibly while continuing to address global health challenges such as antimicrobial resistance. We are present in more than 100 countries and our medicines serve some 500 million people every year. We have two main global businesses: Generics - divided between standard generics and complex generics - and Biosimilars.
